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I came across this recipe for Magic Margarita Pie in my Mother-In-Law’s recipe box. I knew it had to come from a friend or publication because this isn’t something she would have developed, but after searching didn’t find this version. This Margarita Pie has more booze in it than the ones that I was able to find. Maybe that’s why it’s called Magic Margarita Pie!

Are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo? It’s one of our favorite celebrations, which is funny because it’s a Mexican holiday, not an American holiday, but you know how we are when there is an opportunity to celebrate right? I think it’s one of my favorites because I love Mexican food and beverages.

We’ve been to Mexico several times, and have come to the conclusion that we categorize a lot of drinks and food as Mexican when they aren’t anywhere near it. I’ve never had a frozen margarita in Mexico but have enjoyed a few (too many) on the rocks. Regardless, I think this margarita pie recipe is perfect for our Americanized Cinco de Mayo or summer time or well, any time!

You don’t need a celebration to make this pie. It’s perfectly luscious for any time, especially in those warm days where a frozen dessert is so refreshing. I just love the flavors of the salty-sweet pretzel crust in contrast to the creamy boozy filling. You don’t need a celebration to serve this pie because a slice is like a party all by itself. It’s a party on a pie plate!

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I just love the contrast of the pretzel crust that this frozen dessert pie sits in. However, there wouldn’t be any reason not to just buy an already made graham cracker crust or to pop a purchased pastry crust into the oven. Just make sure that it’s completely cooled before filling it.

This Magic Margarita Pie really does taste like margaritas, and if you like margaritas, you’re going to love this pie! It is smooth and creamy, and the pretzel crust with that little bit of salt is the perfect combination.

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Magic Margarita Pie

If you love margaritas and frozen pies, you’re going to love this Magic Margarita Pie. It is smooth and creamy, and the pretzel crust with that little bit of salt if just perfect

Prep Time 4hrs15mins

Cook Time 10mins

Total Time 4hrs25mins

Servings 8slices

Author Hostess At Heart

Ingredients

Crust

2cupsfinely crushed pretzels

3/4cupbuttermelted

1/4cupbrown sugar

Filling

14ozsweetened condensed milknot evaporated milk

1/3cuplimeadefrom concentrate

3tbsptequilaI used blanco

3tbsptriple-Secor other orange flavored liquor

1cupheavy whipping creamwhipped

Green Food Coloring

Instructions

Crust

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and brown sugar together in a bowl. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate and press pretzel mixture into the bottom and up the sides. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to cool completely before filling.

This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.

Comments

Jeannesays

August 14, 2019 at 6:22 am

I am making mine in a sheet cake pan for a large crowd. Should I spray the pan before I put the pretzel crust in? Also, I read in a similar recipe that hers was to runny. What would be the cause of this and how to avoid it.

Hi Jeanne! I would definitely spray the bottom of your pan. As long as you use this recipe it shouldn’t be runny. Just allow plenty of time for it to set up. I’m not sure what recipe you’re looking at but I can only think that they’re using too much liquid (booze). Let me know how it goes! Thanks for stopping by! Jule

I just read the ingredients and it does sound like magic! Almost too good to be true and pretty easy to put together. Now I’m looking forward to getting invited to a pool party or something just so I can make and bring this. I’ll be the most popular guest!

It’s a magical pie so it must disappear quick Julie. I have a big weakness for creamy pies and any dessert for that matter (like cheesecakes). I never celebrate that holiday but my hairdresser told me to make her something as I am getting my hair cut on that day – May 5th I believe? Thanks for a great suggestion and recipe – all of us at FF appreciate it.

Margarita pie?! Heck yes!! I love Mexican food, so I always look forward to Cinco de Mayo. Given that I still haven’t shaken my fear of deep-frying, so there will be no homemade churros, this looks like the perfect dessert to top off the celebrations. This might even be better than churros!

I love how the crust is made out of pretzels and the pie itself looks oh so smooth! It sounds like the two components compliment each other beautiful. This dish might just be the hit of the party! Happy FF, and have a fabulous weekend. 😀

What a beaut Julie! Loving that shade of mint green. So subtle and refreshing. Love the addition of booze in the pie 🙂 This will definitely be tried sometime soon. It’s a little like the Key Lime pie that I make without the booze 🙂 Roll on Cinco de Mayo. Just curious, after the 4 hours in the freezer, do you set it on the counter top before you slice? What if you make it the day before?

Thanks Loretta! One drop of the Americolor gels gives it that beautiful color. You can definitely make it a day in advance. After it’s set put a piece of plastic wrap over the top of it. I think the booze keeps it from freezing real solid. I actually took it out and warmed a knife under warm water, dried it and cut the pie right away. I didn’t have any problem getting through it.

Looks so tasty and refreshing, and love the mint color. This would be perfect for today’s weather in Seattle! Yesterday we just broke the hottest recorded temp. for Seattle for April since records started in the 1800s, with more of the same throughout the week!

I think my family would go crazy for this pie, Julie! We love margaritas. It looks so creamy and refreshing. I like the pretzel crust, too. Can’t wait to make this for my family sometime. Thanks for sharing it!

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